What do polymer tipped bullets do?
What do polymer tipped bullets do?
Many plastic-tip bullets are also created to give greater aerodynamic performance to hollowpoint rounds, as adding the polymer tip can improve this aspect, resulting in a flatter, faster trajectory. The plastic can also drive into the core of the hollow point, expanding the round in the target.
What is the difference between training ammo and self-defense ammo?
Practice ammunition is usually lead, full metal jacket, FMJ or copper washed projectiles that are a round bullet shape. This type of bullet or projectile is usually not used for self-defense because of the inherit features.
What is a plastic-tip bullet?
Many plastic-tip bullets are also created to give greater aerodynamic performance to hollowpoint rounds, as adding the polymer tip can improve this aspect, resulting in a flatter, faster trajectory. The plastic can also drive into the core of the hollow point, expanding the round in the target.
Is there anything to polymer-tipped ammo?
As it happens, there is something to polymer-tipped ammo, though like any other form of ammunition it is merely a tool – you still need the right one for the job. Ammunition is merely a tool, including polymer tip ammo, and like any tool is devised to perform a specific function.
Do you know the history of polymer-coated lead bullets?
When Federal Premium Ammunition debuted its new Syntech ammunition last year, the polymer-coated range bullets promising less friction in the bore, and consequently less heat and wear on the gun seemed strange and modern, but did you know polymer-coated lead bullets actually have a history of about two decades, especially outside of the U.S.?
Do polymer coated bullets shoot better?
Some polymer coatings can reportedly be driven to 2000 fps or better, such as claimed by Eggleston Munitions, which makes them a possible choice for some rifle loads.” And, from range data collected by SSUSA, coated bullets actually shoot better, producing tighter 15-shot groups than their waxed counterparts. For the full story from SSUSA, go here.